Film Releases
Wuthering Heights leads box office over holiday weekend
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Warner Bros' Wuthering Heights debuted at the top of the North American box office with an estimated $40 million over the four-day Valentine's Day and Presidents' Day frame. The romantic drama outperformed newcomers Goat and Crime 101, which earned $32 million and $17.7 million respectively. Disney became the first studio to surpass $1 billion worldwide in 2026.
Silent Friend posted the strongest limited debut among indie films this weekend with a $74,400 gross from two New York City theaters. The film earned a per-theater average of $37,200, the highest for a non-English language release in recent months. Blue Film followed with a solid $31,000 from two engagements.
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Indie distributor Row K Entertainment, launched less than eight months ago, faces unpaid bills and financial concerns that threaten its film slate. Maude Apatow's directorial debut 'Poetic License' has been delayed from May to September, perplexing its producers and star. Founders cite strategic adjustments amid vendor payment delays.
Building on yesterday's announcement, Disney has confirmed specific new dates for three films: advancing Searchlight's *Ready or Not 2* to March 27, 2026, delaying Ridley Scott's *The Dog Stars* to August 28, 2026, and moving Pixar's *Gatto* to March 5, 2027. These changes optimize box office positioning amid a competitive 2026-2027 slate.
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Screen Daily has published the latest updates to its comprehensive calendar of film release dates for the UK and Ireland in 2025. The list includes major studio releases, independent films, and special screenings from distributors like Universal, Disney, and Warner Bros. Distributors can submit amendments to ensure accuracy.